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Amazing Wall-mounted Cat Scratcher Concept by Steven Mattern
I’m hyperventilating a little because I think this concept for a wall-mounted cat scratcher by designer Steven Mattern is so incredibly brilliant! This is not in production, as far as I can tell, it’s just a concept, but I’d love to see this available on the market. At first glance, it appears to be just [...]
Continue reading...Fair Trade Artisan-made Cat Products From SERRV
10. December 2012
Here are some wonderful artisan-made cat products from an organization that is making a difference. SERRV is a nonprofit organization that supports artisans and farmers worldwide by marketing their crafts and goods through an alternative trade outlet. The program helps these artisans to build their businesses, providing them with a sustainable income. The SERRV website [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat Holiday Gift Guide: Cat Scratchers
6. December 2012
Cat Scratchers no longer have to be ugly monstrosities sitting in the middle of your living room floor! Check out some of these sculptural cat scratchers that both you and your cat will love. CARDBOARD CAT SCRATCHERS The Big Sleeky Comfort Lounge Another Scratch’n Slumber® Cat Scratch Lounger from Brawny Cat BrawnyCat.com The Original Catpods [...]
Continue reading...X-Tetra Lounge Holiday Bundle Available Now Through Friday!
21. November 2012
Check it out! The X-Tetra Lounge Holiday Bundle is here, but only for a limited time! This perfect holiday package includes the awesome X-Tetra Lounge plus FOUR Scratch Logs. That’s a lot of happy holiday scratching! Get it now because it will only be available through Black Friday! $49.95 on Amazon * * * UPDATE: [...]
Continue reading...Hepper Scratcher Back In Stock For Holiday Shopping
20. November 2012
The Hepper Hi-Lo Scratcher is back in stock, just in time for the holiday shopping season! This awesome scratcher is designed to satisfy all kitties, with two positions, one for taller scratching and another with a lower incline. Two and a half inches of high-quality cardboard will stand up to years of scratching. Available now [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Introducing the Sky Scratcher New York City!
15. November 2012
The Sky Scratcher is coming to the East Coast! Check out the newest addition to the Sky Scratcher collection — The Sky Scratcher New York City! This tribute to the Big Apple takes the form of The Empire State Building, allowing kitties to pretend they are King Kong. Measuring a full 3 feet tall, this [...]
Continue reading...Introducing KoogaTree, Luxury Cat Furniture from the UK
31. October 2012
Here’s a new line of luxury cat furniture from UK-based company KoogaTree that’s bringing some originality to the cat product market. Company founders Helena and Simon were inspired to create a unique climbing tower for their cat Kooga using a branch of bonfire wood. Since then, they have added several other pieces to the line, all incorporating [...]
Continue reading...Introducing myKitty Designer Cat Furniture from Poland
24. October 2012
Polish kitties now have some very nice options for scratching and lounging. Introducing myKitty, a new company that focuses on design for cats. Their current offerings include two large scratch lounges that are beautifully designed with a modern aesthetic. Such beautiful photos and models! It looks like they are only shipping to Poland at the [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win an X-Tetra Scratch Lounge and Scratch Log!
3. October 2012
We’ve been testing the X-tetra Scratch Lounge from Karma Products and it’s a new favorite! Everyone love this thing! The little cats fit perfectly in the scooped out nest on top, and the bigger cats, well, they don’t fit as well but that never matters, does it? Even my biggest cats love to squeeze themselves into [...]
Continue reading...Sky Scratcher Chosen for Apartment Therapy Design Showcase 2012
27. September 2012
I love the Annual Design Showcase on Apartment Therapy, and I love it even more when they include cat products! This year, The Sky Scratcher has the honor of being included in this prestigious showcase. There are only 30 finalists in the showcase, and four of them will win prizes. Please lend your support for [...]
Continue reading...Amazing Inspiration from Germany: Elegant & Simple Cat Climbing Towers & Scratching Posts by Profeline
24. September 2012
I’m always looking for a fresh approach to cat furniture design, and this scratching/climbing system from German company Profeline is truly inspirational. The line integrates some very innovative features and uses natural materials for a simple, clean look. Profeline makes free standing cat trees/scratchers, plus they have a line of wall mounted trees that I think [...]
Continue reading...New! X-Tetra Cat Scratcher Lounge from Karma Products
10. September 2012
Here’s a fun looking new corrugated cardboard cat scratcher and lounge. It’s the new X-Tetra from Karma Products. It measures 15″ x 15″ x 15″ and weighs a solid 7.5 lbs. The concave sides look like they’d be ideal for curling up inside. And it has lots of scritchy surfaces for kitty manicures. The X-Tetra [...]
Continue reading...New! Extra Large Kitty Speed Bumps from Catpods!
5. September 2012
The incredibly popular Kitty Speed Bumps from the folks at Catpods, now come in an extra large size for BIG kitties who really need to slow down! The new XL Kitty Speed Bumps measure a full 18″ long and weight 2.5 lbs, making them perfect for a good scratch or for flopping across, yoga style. [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Kitty’scape Modular Cat Play Structure from Solvit Products
25. August 2012
This is a completely new approach to cat climbing furniture, and I’m pretty excited about it. It’s the Kitty’scape from Solvit Products. It’s a modular climbing system, kind of like Tinker Toys for cats! It comes with a kit of parts and you put it together any number of ways. That means you can continuously [...]
Continue reading...Coming Soon! MEOW Play House from Starfruit
23. August 2012
This fun new cardboard creation is from Hong Kong-based design company Starfruit. It’s the MEOW Play House and it looks like kitty heaven! The MEOW Play House will apparently come in four different colors. The structure includes hideaways, a rooftop perch and a scratching ramp. I love it and I can’t wait to get my [...]
Continue reading...Stretch and Scratch Provides Exercise and Entertainment for Shelter Cats
21. August 2012
Of course, I wish that all rescued cats awaiting adoption in a shelter could spend their days in open, cage-free cat rooms, but unfortunately, we’re not quite there yet. There are still lots of shelters that, due to space and budget limitations, still have to keep cats in cages. Plus, some kitties need to stay [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat August Giveaway: The Sky Scratcher
1. August 2012
We’re so excited about our August monthly giveaway! One lucky reader is going to win the brand new Sky Scratcher: Chicago cardboard cat scratcher! This is one of the largest cardboard cat scratchers on the market, and it’s cool architectural design makes it the perfect accent piece for a modern home. Not to mention that [...]
Continue reading...Introducing the Kittyblock: Corrugated Cardboard Heaven for Cats ENTER TO WIN!
9. July 2012
I’m very excited to finally share this brand new cat product with you! You might have spotted it in the Catification Lounge, or if you’ve been following the Moderncat Facebook page, you could have seen some Instagram pix of my cats giving it a test drive (they sent us one a while ago as an [...]
Continue reading...Beautiful Modern Cat Products from Dutch Company Kenzi
30. June 2012
Some of the most beautiful design for cats comes from The Netherlands. Kenzi is one Dutch company that offers very stylish, modern cat furniture, including litter boxes, scratchers, and beds. I first spotted some of these pieces in the incredible PurrfectDesign retail store in Antwerp. Each piece is simple and elegant and appears to be [...]
Continue reading...Brawny Cat Brings Back the Original Scratch’n Slumber Comfort Lounge and Introduces New Big Sleeky Lounge
15. June 2012
Kitties everywhere, rejoice! The Original Brawny Cat Scratch’n Slumber Comfort Lounge is back! This fabulous cat lounge is a favorite with my cats, and we were sad to see that Brawny Cat had discontinued it, but due to demand, it’s back in stock. The original Scratch’n Slumber Comfort Lounge is one of the largest cat [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat June Giveaway: CatScratch from Urban Cat Design
1. June 2012
This month’s big giveaway is for one of the coolest modern cat scratchers ever! It’s the CatScratch from Urban Cat Design. This unique wall-mounted scratcher gives kitties a corner surface to sink their claws into. You know how much they love the corner of the sofa? Well, here’s a corner that they are free to [...]
Continue reading...Introducing Five Pet Place Handcrafted Luxury Cat Furniture
25. May 2012
There’s a new player in the high-end luxury cat furniture world and they have quite a lineup of beautiful items. Introducing Five Pet Place. More traditional than modern, these designs are made with fancy crown molding and high-quality craftsmanship to create the look and feel of fine furniture. The founder of Five Pet Place, Michael [...]
Continue reading...NEW! Limited Edition A-frame Modern Cat Scratcher and Play Station from Moderncat Studio
13. May 2012
What’s new at Moderncat Studio? Check out our limited edition A-frame Modern Cat Scratcher and Play Station. These fun little sculptures combine both art and function for you and your cat. The A-frame provides cats and kittens with a vertical scratching surface and a fun place to hide under and around. Our popular ModShaker catnip filled [...]
Continue reading...Moderncat May Giveaway: 35″ Vertical Scratching Post from Mountain Cat Trees
1. May 2012
For this month’s giveaway, we’re offering the extra large 35″ vertical scratching post from Mountain Cat Trees! This super-sized scratching post is designed to handle the biggest and tallest cats out there. The base, measuring 20″ square and 4″ high, ensures that this scratcher will not tip over. The top has a space just big enough to allow for perching, [...]
Continue reading...Enter to Win a Kitty Speed Bump from Catpods.com THREE WINNERS!
30. April 2012
Here’s just the thing to slow down that speedy creature racing through your living room! It’s a Kitty Speed Bump from Catpods.com. We absolutely love the one they sent us to test. As you can see below, the Kitty Speed Bumps have multiple functions: resting spot, scratching surface, bolster, and meeting place. The Speed Bumps are [...]
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11. December 2012
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